Two-color stamp



' Oct. 21. 1924.

` 1,512,085 H. LE R. CLARY TWO-COLOR STAMP Filed oct. 4. 1921 s sheets-sheet 1 Jg. L

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' H. LE R. CLARY v TWO-COLOR STAMP Filed Oct. 4. 1921 3 Sheets- Sheet 3 :HubEILIZlgIg Patented @et 2l, i924.

UNITED STATES HUBERT LE RON CLARY, OF WELDON, NORTH CAROLINA.

TWO-COLOR STAMP.

Application filed October 4, 1921.

To ZZ 107mm 'if may concern.'

Be it known that I, HUBERT L. CLARE', a citizen of the United States, residing at lVeldon, in the county of Halifax and State of North Carolina, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Two-Color tamps, of which the following is a specification.

ThisA invention'relates to printing, and the primary object of the invent-ion is to provide an improved stamp either of the hand or mechanical type for printing in dierent colors, so that novel and effective printing matter can loe printed therewith, which will attract instant attention..

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel stamp embodying' a main printing base and handle, and a second printing base, which is movable in relation to the first printing base and a novel means for adjusting and holding the second printing base in relation to the first printing base, whereby different colored inks can be readily applied to the printing bases, to permit an advertisement or other printing matter to be printed with a single operation in different colors.

A further object of the invention is to provide a novel means for forming the printing bases and for arranging the same in relation to each other, so that a novel arrangement of the printing type can be had, which will allow different lines of printing to be printed in different colors, or the letters in the words forming the sentences to be printed in different colors.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a novel hand stamp of the above character, which will loe durable and efticient in use, one that will be simple and easy to manufacture, and one which can be placed upon the market at a reasonable cost.

lith these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and formation of parts, as will be hereinafter more specifically described, claimed and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which drawings:

Figure 1 is an end elevation of the improved stamp.

Figure 2 is a side elevation of the improved stam'p.

Figure ,3 is a centralvertical transverse section through the stamp. f

serial No. 505,357.

Figure l is a side elevation of the improved stamp showing all of the type bars in the same plane for permitting the matter to be printed, parts of the handle being shown in section, to illustrate the means of holding the movable printing base or type bars in their adjusted position.

Figure 5 is a plan view of the improved stamp, showing the handle in section, taken on the line 5 5 of Figure 3.

Figures 6, 7 and 8 are diagrammatic views illustrating the various positions of the movable stamping base, inrelation to the stationary stamping base, whereby the stationary stamping base and the movable stamping base can be readily inked and brought into the same plane for the printing operation.

Figure 9 is a side elevation of the modified form of stamp.

Figure 10 is a vertical transverse section through the modified form of stamp, take on the line 10-10 of Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a side elevation of the movable printing member with the other parts of the stamp shown in dotted lines, and

Figure 12 is a plan view of the modified form of stamp, with the handle in section` taken on the line 12---19l of Figure 10.

Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, the letter A indicates the stationary stamping base; B, the movable stamping base; C, the handle; D, the oper-v ating and locking means mounted in the handle for the movable stamping base; and E, the means for securing the type bars F and G to the stamping bases A and B.

rlhe stationary stamping base A includes a pair of spaced longitudinally extending supporting bars 15 and 16, and these bars can be made of any desired material, such as wood, metal or fiber, and are united together by means of a U-shaped strap or bracket 17. The terminals of the U-shapcd bracket or strap 17 are provided with ontwardly extending feet 18, through which lthe fastening elements 19 extend to secure the bars 15 and 16 to the bracket. The bracket or strap 17 also supports the handle C, as will be hereinafter more fully described.

The movable stamping base B consists of a longitudinal single block 20, which is .arranged intermediate theblocks l5 and 1@- but not necessarily forzmed of metal.

groove 39 This block 20 has connected thereto the operating and locking means D, Which will be hereinafter more fully described.

The handle C includes the cylindrical hollovv shank portion 25, which is preferably, rhe inner end of the hollow cylindrical shank portion 25 is provided with. outwardly extending attac-hing feet Q6, through which fastening` elements 27 are extended. These fastening elements 2/.7 extend into the connecting bracket or Ystrap l?, and firmly imite the handle to the strap. The upper end of the shell 25 has connected thereto in any preferred manner the hand grip 28. This hand grip is preferably formed of Wood or fiber.

The operating means D as stated, is carried by the handle and consists of an actuating` plunger 30. This plunger 30 is slidably mounted in a longitudinally eX- tending bore 3l formed in the hand grip 28, and extends into the hollow cylindrical shell v25. The outer end of the bore 3l is cnlarged as at 32for the reception of an extension coil spring 83, which is coiled about the plunger 30. The upper end of the plunger 30 has pivotally connected thereto by means of a pin 34, an operating knob 35. rlChis knob consists of a shank portio-n 36, `the inner end ofv which extends into the enlarged portion 32 of the bore 3l, and a head 87. rlhe outer end of the spring 33 bears against the inner end of the operating knob 35, and thus tends to normally urge the same outwardly of the hand grip 28. :in annular reinforcing plate 38, preferably vformed of metal, jis secured to the outer end of the hand grip 28 and surrounds the enlarged portion 32 of the bore 8l, and this reinforcing plate or Washer is adapted to be engaged by the Walls of the annular .rined in the shank portion 3o' of the operating knob 35.

lt can be seen that when the head 37 of the operating knob is pushed downwardly, the knob 35 can Ibe rocked on the pivot pin Set, so as to swing` the Walls of the groove into engagement with `the inner periphery of the locking plate or Washer 3S. as clearly shown in Figure el of the drawings, thus holding the ii'ilunger in an adjusted position, the purpose of which will be hereinafter more fully described.

The inner end of the plunger 30 has connected thereto by means of outwardly extending pins l0 a sleeve al, vvhieh'is slidably mounted Within the shell 25. rlhese pins i0 slidably extend through slots l2 formed in the shell 25 and `provides means for pre venting turning movement of the plunge". rllhe lower .end of the sleeve el Yis connected with a 3knoib 4,3, which is in turn secured in any preferred manner to the longitudinally extending block QG forming the movable base member B. rhus it can be seen that during operation of the plunger, the movable base or printing block Will be actuated.

rlhe means E for securing the type bars F and G to the stamping bases A and B consists of spacing blocks 5() and 5l. The spacing blocks 51 for connecting the type bars G to the movable stamping base B are disposed intermediate the spacing blocks 50 which are utilized for connecting the type bars l*j to the stationary stamping base A. These blocks 50 and 5l are constructed identically the same, and may be secured in any preferred manner to the stamping bases A and B and to the type bars F and G. A s shown, the spacing blocks 5() and 5l are provided with dove tailed tongr s 52, which are adapted to tit in dove tailed grooves formed respectively in the stamping bases A and B and in the type bars l" and (il.

The type bars l? and Gr entend transversely of the stamping bases A and B, and any preferred arrangement of these type bars may be had in relation to each other to permit the desired arrangement of different colored printingto be had. These type bars F and (if can be either constructed of Wood'or metal, and the outer faces thereof are preferably grooved as at to receivetype 6l, which also can beformed removable if so desired. The type may be either formed of rubber or of metal. New, the spacing blocks 51 are so disposed that the same will lie intermediate the spacing blocks' 50 of the stamping base B, so thatV the type bars G earriedby thev blocks 5l Will lie intermediate the type barsV F of the stamping base A.v

ln use of tne improved stan'ip, the operating knob is actuated, so as to movethe Walls of the grooves` 39 from out of engage ment with the locking plate or Washer 3S, which permits the spring 33 to urge the plunger upwardly,-ivhicli carries the type bars (i above the plane of the type bars F. The hand is then placed around the hand grip and the type carried by the tfpe bars l" are forced on a suitable inking paid or roller of the desired color. The hea-d 37 is then pressed downwardly. until the same cornes into engagement with the locking plate, WL will compress the spring and force. the type bars G of the movable stamping base B below the plane of the type bars F of the stationary stainpimgr base A, .as shown in the diagrammatic vieiv in Figure 7. The type carried by these bars are theninked the desired color, after which pressure is gradually released'from the head 37, until the groove 59 comes into alignment With the locking plate or yWasher 38, at which time the pressure is exerted so as to rock the operating knob tov bring the walls of the groove into engagement With the locking plate,

ment. l/Vhen the walls of the groove 39 are swung into locking engagement With the locking plate or washer 38, the type bars Gr of the movable stamping base B will be flush with the type. bars F of the stationary stamping base A, thus allowing the simultaneous' printing of all of the type bars.

From the foregoing, it can'be seen that a stamp has been provided, which will permit convenient printing in different colors, thereby allowing attractive advertisement to be printed.

In Figure 6 is shown, diagranmiatically, the type bars G in their raised position, in order to permit the type bars F to be inked, and in Figures 6 to 8 inclusive, the type bars F have been Shown toy designate a green color, while the type bars G have been shown to designate a red color, thus clearly indicating that the type bars F and Gr are to receive different colored ink.

In Figure 7, the type bars G are shown arranged in a plane below the type bars F, in a position to be inked, while in Figure 8, the type bars F and G are shown in the same plane ready for the printing operation.

It is obvious from t-he foregoing, that any arrangement of type bars desired, may be had, and that the type bars can be formed, so that the type carried thereby can be interchanged, whereby various different characters of printing may be had.'

It can be seen that each type bar can carry a line of printing, so that different lines of the printed matter will be in different colors, or that the different type bars can carry different letters of the same word, so that the different words can be printed in different colors.

IVhile in Figures l to 5 inclusive, has been shown one means of operating and locking the type bars and stamping bases in relation to each other, it is obvious that I can accomplish the operating and actuating means in a di lferent manner, and in Figures 9 to l1 inclusive, I have shown a modified form.

In Figures 9 to ll inclusive, a base I-I has been provided, which is provided with a central longitudinally extending opening through which the movable stamping base I is adapted to extend. Y

These bases I-I and I are in the nature of plates and can carry any preferred arrangement of type or type bar. Disposed longitudinally of the printing base H is disposed the U-shaped attaching bracket 6l',

to which is secured the handle K. This handle K includes the cylindrical shell 63, which is secured in any preferred manner to the U-shaped bracket 6l. The upper end of the shell is secured in any preferred manner to any type of hand grip 64. Slidably mounted within the shell 63 is disposed a second slidable shell 65. The inner end of this shell is secured to a knob 66,

which in turn is connected in any 'preferred manner to t-he movable stamping base I. The sliding shell 65, is provided with an .arcuate horizontally disposed slot 66, through which extends an operating pin 67. This operating pin 67 has its inner end anchored in a rotatable block 68, which is disposed within the sliding shell 65. This pin also extends through a vertically disposed slot 69, formed in the outer or stationary shell 63, and this slot 69 is provided with a plurality of laterally extending notches 70, which constitute locking members. The outer end of the locking pin 67 has secured thereto in any preferred manner, an actuating knob 7l.

N ow, in this construction, when it is desired to ink the type carried by the stationary printing base H, the knob 71 is actu-ated, so as to move the pin to the highest point, within the slot 69, and the block 68 is turned, so as to permit the pin 7l to ride in the uppermost notch 70. This will hold the movable printing base I above the printing base H. The ink of the desired color is then applied to t-he printing base I-I in the ordinary manner. fter the ink has been applied to the printing base H, the knob 7l is again grasped, and actuated so as to'move the pin 67 from out of the uppermost notch 70 and to move the pin to the lowermost point in the slot 69, after which the pin is moved, so as to fit in the lower-most notch 70. This will position the printing base I below the plane of the printing base H, and the ink is then applied to the printing base I, in the ordinary manner. After the ink of the desired color has been applied'to the printing' base I, the knob 7l is again grasped, and the pin 67 slid upwardly in the slot 69, and positioned in the intermediate notch 70. This positions the printing base I in the same plane as the printing base II, and the stamp is then ready for the printing operation.

In both forms of my invention, it can be seen that a simple and compact means has been provided, arranged in the handle of the stamp for actuating the movable printing base, and for locking said printing base in any desired position in relation to the stationary printing base.

Changes in details may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention; but,

I claim:

l. A stamp for printing in various colors comprising a stationary printing base, a movable printing base disposed within the marginal edges of the stationary printing base and adapted to be disposed above, below or flush with the stationary printing base, a U-shaped bracket carried by the sta.- tionary base, a hollow handle carried by the bracket, an actuating plunger slidably by said plunger for preventing actuating member carried by the plunger and slidably associated with the handle .for

actuating the movable printing base, and

mea-ns carried by said handle adapted to be engaged by said actuating means for locking the movable stamping base-*in relation to the stationary stamping base.

2. A stamp for printing in different colors comprising a stationary printing base, type carried by said printing base, a movable printing base, type carried by the movable printing base, a hollow handle connected with the stationary printing base, a sliding plunger mounted within said handle and associated with the movable printing base, spring means normally urging the plunger in a raised position, and the movable printing base in a plane above the stationary printing base, a pivoted actuating knob secured to the plunger including a shank having an annular locking groove formed therein, and an annular stationary locking plate carried by the handle and arranged to engage in said groove when the knob is moved to a canted position in relation. to the plunger.

3. A stamp for printing in different colors comprisingv a stationary printing base, type carried by the printing base, a movable printing base, type carried by the movable printing base, a hollow handle carried by the stationary printing base, a ysliding plunger carried by the hollow handle and connected with the movable printing base, a pivoted knob secured to the plunger including a head and a shank having an annular'lockingV groove formed therein, an expansion spring coiled' about said plunger arranged to engage the shank portion ot said knob to normally hold the movable printing base Vin a raised position, an annular locking plate rigidly secured to the upper end of the handle adapted to engage in said groove when the locking knob is swung -on its pivot pin, and means carried turning movement thereof in relation to said handle. K

4. A stamp tor printing in different colors comprising a stationary stamping base including a pair ot' spaced loi'igitudinally extending blocks, a movable stamping base including a single longitudinally ex` tending block disposed intermediate the First mentioned block, a plurality of transversely extending 'type bars, spacing blocks detachably connecting the type bars to the rst and second mentioned longitudinally extending blocks, type carried by said bars, and means 'for operating the second menk tioned longitudinally extending block :tor moving the type bars carried thereby above, below and flush with the lower surface of the type bars carried by the {ir-st mentioned longitudinally extending blocks.

A stamp for' printing in different colors comprising a. stationary printing base including a pair ofspaced longitudinally extending blocks, a movable printing base including a single longitudinally extending block disposed intermediate the lirst mentioned blocks, a` plurality of transversely extending type b-ars, removable spacing blocks for connecting the type bars with the first and second mentioned longitudinally extending blocks, type carried by the type bars, a bracket connecting the first mentioned longitudinally extending blocks together, a handle connected with said bracket including a hollow shank portion and a hand grip, the hand grip having a longitudinally extending bore formed therein, the outer end of the bore being en larged, a sliding plunger mounted in said bore, a pivoted knob secured to the plunger extending interiorly of the hand grip, means connecting the plunger with the second mentioned longitudinally extending block,

means for preventing rotary movement of the plunger in relation to the handle, a spring coiledy about said plunger and disposed in enlarged portion of the bore of said hand grip arranged to engage-one end wall of theA enlarged portion of the Vbore and the pivoted knob, an annular locking plate secured to the hand grip, the locking` knob having an annular locking groove formed therein arranged to receive the" locking plate.

HUBERT Ln non onlinr. 

